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Drive ethical innovation with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, from healthcare and education to finance and beyond. Delve into the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence, where you'll uncover limitless possibilities and position yourself at the forefront of crafting intelligent, ethical solutions that propel global change.

  • Top 50 university for AI

    We’re placed equal 40th in the world to study data science and artificial intelligence, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

  • Strong track record in AI research

    Monash has the highest possible rating for its research in artificial intelligence, with the latest Australian Research Council assessment recognising it as “well above world standard”.

  • AI for social good

    In the absence of universal guidelines regulating AI, we’re boldly stepping in to fill this void. Ethics in AI is a central focus for the Monash Data Futures Institute, overseeing more than 200 projects using IT for social good, many of which enlist AI.

  • A variety of course options

    With 35+ courses aligned to artificial intelligence across most of our ten study areas from STEM to humanities, you can create a pathway into AI tailored to your interests. Our IT and engineering courses are professionally accredited.

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Artificial intelligence industry insights

  • Urgent demand for AI specialists

    Australia needs up to 161,000 new AI specialists by 2030, with the global race to lead and regulate AI underway.

    Source: CSIRO

  • of business leaders highly value AI skills

    Three quarters of Australian business leaders surveyed believe new hires will need to adapt to – and leverage the power of – artificial intelligence, saying they wouldn't hire someone without AI skills.

    Source: 2024 Work Trend Index Annual Report, Microsoft and LinkedIn

    75%

  • Future-proofing with AI-fluency

    AI stands to profoundly disrupt every major industry. It's predicted AI literacy and data-driven decision-making will soon be essential skills, much like computer literacy became in the past.

    Source: Deloitte

Staying ahead of the AI revolution

As AI continues to reach capabilities few ever imagined possible, Monash researchers have pivoted the debate to whether humanity’s inherent embrace of technology that makes our lives easier is becoming a threat to our very way of being.

Documentary

What does the rise of AI in agriculture mean for the future of farming?

With automation becoming increasingly widespread in industrial farming, we examine the role and status of the “farmers” as they spend more and more time managing IT systems.

Feature

Will tomorrow's wars be fought by robots?

Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are poised to change the battlefield, and with it, soldiers themselves. Today, the human cost of war is high. Will that be true of tomorrow’s wars, or will humans be removed from the front lines?

Podcast

Are humans about to evolve?

Come along for a ride through the fascinating – and frightening – world of transhumanism, a concept in which technology is harnessed to augment human abilities.

Podcast

Can tech unlock human's full potential?

Hear from leading Monash experts in medicine, business and design as they explore some of the potential benefits of embracing a transhumanist tomorrow.

Podcast

Enhancing cross-cultural dialogues with AI

A Monash-led project will develop an AI-assisted application to help with real-time interpretations for diplomatic talks, international business and tourism.

News story

AI in healthcare education: Is it ready to teach the future?

Healthcare is increasingly turning to AI to make patient care more effective, safe, and efficient, but the question remains: Does the reality match the intentions?

Feature

Machine learning to the rescue: Preventing cyberbullying in real time

Technological advancements such as machine learning offer hope in improving the efficiency of detecting – and preventing – harassing or intimidating online behaviour.

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How do we teach machines to think responsibly?

If humans are programming artificial intelligence, are we stuck with the human biases that inadvertently work their way into AI systems?

Podcast

Curing the future

The real opportunity for the future of healthcare is curing chronic health illnesses but innovations like gene editing and personalised medicine powered by artificial intelligence can't happen without investment.

Documentary

Fighting child exploitation with AI and data science

Monash University and the Australian Federal Police have joined forces to launch an initiative designed to help officers scan through thousands of confronting images and files faster with lower levels of emotional distress.

News story
Professor Wenlong Cheng with the wearable skin biosensor
Hear from our academics

Monash researchers have combined nanotechnology and AI to bring machines one step closer to communicating with the human body.

"Emerging soft electronics have the potential to serve as second-skin-like wearable patches for monitoring human health vitals, bridging interactions between natural and artificial intelligence."

Professor Wenlong Cheng, Faculty of Engineering

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What skills do employers seek?

As technology advances at an exponential rate, industries are looking for new skill sets from graduates.

Monash experts predict that fundamental human abilities like creative problem solving, collaboration, emotional intelligence and adaptability will become the new benchmark as artificial intelligence and huge data sets drive innovation in the workplace.

Explore courses aligned with a career in artificial intelligence

With a wide range of study options available, we've curated a list of courses to help you carve out a career in artificial intelligence. You can also browse our full range of courses including double degrees. You may even consider combining an undergraduate degree with a more specialised graduate course to broaden your career prospects.

Whichever path you choose, you'll become part of a vibrant community, learn from some of the world's brightest minds, and graduate with the transferrable skills wanted by employers across all industries.

Majors, minors and specialisations are available in some undergraduate courses. They enable you to dive deeper into your area of interest and pursue your passion.

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